Lugoj is a city in western Romania, located in Timiș County in the historical region of Banat. It lies along the Timiș River and is situated east of Timișoara, west of Caransebeș, and south of Deva.
Location Map of Lugoj, Romania
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Where is Lugoj Located?
Lugoj is a city in western Romania, located in Timiș County in the historical region of Banat. It lies along the Timiș River and is situated east of Timișoara, west of Caransebeș, and south of Deva.
The city covers an area of approximately 93.6 sq km (36.1 sq mi) and had a population of 40,361 according to the 2021 census.
Lugoj is known for its cultural heritage and river setting, Iron Bridge, Lugoj History Museum, Orthodox Cathedral, George Enescu Theatre, Central Park, and TimiÈ™ Riverbanks.
Lugoj, Romania Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Lugoj |
| Country | Romania |
| County | TimiÈ™ County |
| Region | Banat (Western Romania) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1334 |
| Population | Approx. 40,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 89.00 sq km (34.36 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 450 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 45.6900° N, 21.9000° E |
| Time Zone | Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) |
| Postal Codes | 305500–305599 |
| Area Code | +40 256 |
| Major Waterways | TimiÈ™ River |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; regional transport hub |
| Famous For | Historic bridges and multicultural heritage |
| Top Attractions | Iron Bridge, Orthodox Cathedral, Central Park |
| Official Website | https://www.primarialugoj.ro |
Distance from Lugoj to Major Cities in Romania
- Lugoj to Timișoara – 50 km (31 miles)
- Lugoj to Deva – 130 km (81 miles)
- Lugoj to Arad – 110 km (68 miles)
- Lugoj to Hunedoara – 140 km (87 miles)
- Lugoj to Alba Iulia – 190 km (118 miles)
- Lugoj to Sibiu – 220 km (137 miles)
- Lugoj to Cluj-Napoca – 300 km (186 miles)
- Lugoj to Oradea – 230 km (143 miles)
- Lugoj to Baia Mare – 350 km (217 miles)
- Lugoj to Satu Mare – 330 km (205 miles)
- Lugoj to Brașov – 350 km (217 miles)
- Lugoj to Bucharest – 450 km (280 miles)
- Lugoj to Ploiești – 420 km (261 miles)
- Lugoj to Constanța – 600 km (373 miles)
- Lugoj to Craiova – 280 km (174 miles)
- Lugoj to Pitești – 320 km (199 miles)
- Lugoj to Râmnicu Vâlcea – 260 km (162 miles)
- Lugoj to Iași – 600 km (373 miles)
- Lugoj to Bacău – 520 km (323 miles)
- Lugoj to Suceava – 620 km (385 miles)
- Lugoj to Galați – 520 km (323 miles)
- Lugoj to Brăila – 510 km (317 miles)
